Barcelona remain “defiantly optimistic” about their chances of securing Dani Olmo's registration despite missing La Liga's December 31, 2024 deadline, according to a report in Spain.
Olmo was excluded from BarcelonaThe lineup for the first two weeks of the season following his (€60m) £50m move from RB Leipzig to Catalunya as there was no room within La Liga's strict budget to include his salary. The serious injury suffered by Andreas Christensen allowed Barcelona to grant Olmo a six-month registration, but the deadline for his renewal expired at the end of 2024.
It was for the club Two attempts to extend the deadline It was rejected by the city courts and so was Olmo It has been officially removed From the Spanish League records for this season on January 1. According to Article 130.2 of the General Regulations of the Spanish Football Federation: “A player can only be registered with one club team during the same season.” Since Olmo's registration has expired, in theory he should not be allowed to re-register with Barcelona until the summer.
However, the club is insisting that Olmo – and young striker Pau Victor, who finds himself in the same unfortunate situation – be allowed to play in La Liga for the club again this season. According to the Spanish publication sportsThe resolution of this situation has been described as “almost certain.”
It was believed that club president Joan Laporta had done so It was raised in the region of €120 million By selling the future rights to VIP seats at Camp Nou for the next 20 years in a deal with unnamed Qatari investors, thus securing the economic boost needed not only to sign Olmo and Victor, but to achieve the 1:1 rule, which allows the club to spend every euro they earn. .
La Liga has reportedly been kept informed of all developments to avoid further unrest, as is the case when Nike deal for the club It was deemed to be of insufficient value, but La Liga issued a statement on New Year's Eve saying: “FC Barcelona has not offered an alternative, in accordance with LALIGA's economic control regulations, that allows it to register any player from next season.” January 2.”
Money from Laporta's sitting agreement was not guaranteed by the end of 2024. Just two days later, reports claimed the money had been 'confirmed'. This development, coupled with the belief that Barcelona can justify Olmo's status as an 'exceptional case', has boosted the club's confidence.
Elm has She remained publicly quiet – As did his manager Hansi Flick. However, Barcelona are keen to put this sordid affair to rest before Flick's pre-match press conference at 12pm GMT (4am PT, 7am ET) on Friday, January 3.
